Patrik Berglund News
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Berglund centering the checking line with Cracknell and Reaves
Berglund moves down from the second line,
April 15, 2013, 12:11 p.m.
The 24-year-old Berglund has four goals and six points during a five-game scoring streak. He also has eight goals in his last 14 games.
Like Jeff Carter earlier in the year, Berglund is potting goals at a much higher clip than getting attributed for assists. He could be useful for you to help balance out a high assist / low goals player like St. Louis or Thornton.
March 14, 2013, 10:02 a.m.
JS with Berglund-C Stewart.
Schwartz is known more for his playmaking so this could be good news for Berglund and Stewart.
Jan. 13, 2013, 12:35 p.m.
Patrik Berglund in blue with David Perron & T.J. Oshie.
Berglund gets new wingers after putting up most of his playoff production alongside Andy McDonald.
April 30, 2012, 2:40 p.m.
"At this point in the year, compared to last year, his skating looks much, much stronger," coach Davis Payne said after Friday's practice. "So he's driving to some areas with the intention to put that puck on net. That's great.
Berglund should play a more physical game which could lead to an uptick in goals. The Swedish center scored a career high 22 goals but could be looking at 30 should he continue to center the top line. Expect a breakout year in his fourth season in the NHL.
Oct. 1, 2011, 5:42 p.m.
Center Patrik Berglund has been dominating many of the training camp drills because of his size (6-4, 215 pounds), and Payne called it "a pretty good starting point for him.
Berglund scored 22 goals and 52 points last season -- both career highs. The second line center could be poised for a breakout season alongside Chris Stewart and TJ Oshie.
Sept. 19, 2011, 11:21 a.m.
The Blues have re-signed center Patrik Berglund to a new two-year, $4.5 million contract extension.
June 1, 2011, noon
